First Grade Teacher, East Goshen Elementary School

About West Chester Area School District:

West Chester Area School District serves more than 12,000 students across 17 schools:  11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.  The district covers a 75-square-mile area that includes West Chester Borough and surrounding townships in Chester and Delaware Counties.  The district boasts strong academic outcomes, including a 95% graduation rate, placing it in the top 10–20 percent of Pennsylvania public school districts.  To learn more about strategic initiatives WCASD is leading, please visit Our Initiatives - West Chester Area School District.

Summary:

West Chester Area School District (WCASD) seeks reflective, student-centered educators who are committed to ensuring every graduate is prepared to thrive as a critical thinker, effective communicator, collaborator, responsible citizen, and lifelong learner. WCASD teachers design inclusive, rigorous learning experiences that empower students to apply knowledge, engage meaningfully with others, and contribute positively to their communities.

Teachers in WCASD are not only instructors of content, but designers of learning who intentionally cultivate the competencies outlined in the District’s Portrait of a Graduate through high-quality instruction, equitable practices, and strong relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that develops students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Establish a classroom environment where all students feel valued, challenged, and supported.
• Integrate real-world applications and interdisciplinary connections to support authentic learning and transfer.
• Use culturally responsive instructional strategies that honor students’ identities, experiences, and perspectives.
• Use formative and summative assessment to monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Communicate effectively with families and caregivers as partners in student learning.
• Engage in continuous professional learning aligned to district priorities and instructional best practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administrators to improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records related to instruction, assessment, and student progress.
• Uphold district policies, professional ethics, and Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.
• Contribute positively to the school community and district culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania teaching certification appropriate to assignment OR the ability to obtain necessary emergency certification based on the district’s needs
• Demonstrated commitment to equity-centered teaching and continuous improvement
• Strong instructional planning, classroom management, and communication skills

Reporting Relationships:

Teachers in WCASD report to school building administrators.  Teachers in WCASD receive professional development and support from a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to curriculum supervisors, pupil services supervisors, and grade level and content level leaders.  Regardless of their years of experience, teachers who are new to WCASD will participate in teacher induction, which is focused on how teacher looks specifically within our district.  

Terms of Employment:

• This position is a 10 month position.
• This position is represented by West Chester Area Education Association.  The collective bargaining agreement for WCASD and WCAEA is available here:  WCAEA CONTRACT 2022 to 2027.pdf.
• Starting salaries are determined based on relevant experience, education, and internal equity, and are generally set below the midpoint of the salary range.

Process

Individuals are invited to apply to all positions in which they are interested.  Individuals are welcome to consider multiple offers.  Once an individual commits to a teacher position in one location for the upcoming school year, they will not be eligible for other teacher positions within the district. In the event that a teacher has the opportunity to return to their previous assignment before June 30, 2026, regardless of their acceptance for their new position, they will be eligible to return.

Disclaimers and Affirmations

The West Chester Area School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.